Tanaka has been on disabled list since July 9

New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka has progressed to live batting practice and will face hitters Saturday, his first exposure to hitters since being diagnosed with a partially torn right elbow ligament.

Manager Joe Girardi said Tanaka, who threw a 25-pitch bullpen session August 16, was able to mix split-finger fastballs and breaking pitches in Wednesday's 35-pitch workout Wednesday.

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